Effect of acupoint application on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in pregnant women after cesarean section

Objective To observe the effect of acupoint application at Zusanli with magnolia powder on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in pregnant women after cesarean section. Methods A total of 100 pregnant women undergoing selective cesarean section and randomized into the observation group and the control group after operation with 50 cases in each group. The patients in the two groups were given with routine treatments after operation. Based on the routine treatment,the patients in the observation group were given acupoint application at bilateral Zusanli with magnolia powder. The medication was replaced every 6 h,and ceased until the first defecation. The bowel sound recovering normal time,the first aerofluxus and defecation time in the two groups were observed,and the adverse reactions were recorded. Results The bowel sound recovering normal time,the first aerofluxus and defecation time in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group( P 0. 05). The gastrointestinal function recovery rate2,3,4 d after operation in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group( P 0. 05).The occurrence rate of abdominal distention after operation in the observation was significantly lower than that in the control group( P 0. 05). Conclusion Acupoint application at Zusanli with magnolia powder can effectively promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function in pregnant women after cesarean section,and be conducive to the postoperative rehabilitation.